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Lester has two daughters; numerous nieces and nephews, and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings.
Military Rites and the Celebration of LIfe will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 20205, at 2:00 p.m. at the Burckhalter-Highsmith Chapel in Vinita, Chaplain Ken Gerhart will officiate. Online condolences may be made at www.highmithfh.com or on the funeral home Facebook page. Arrangements are in care of the Burckhalter-Highsmith Funeral and Cremation Services of Vinita. " Vinita's only locally owned and operated funeral home."
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